The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University

Comparable Facts

Compare The Chicago School at Chicago in Chicago, IL with Southern Illinois University Carbondale in Carbondale, IL on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Southern Illinois University Carbondale is larger than The Chicago School at Chicago based on total student enrollment (11,790 students vs. 1,100 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• The Chicago School at Chicago is located in Chicago, IL (Large City setting); Southern Illinois University Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL (Rural Fringe setting).
• The Chicago School at Chicago is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. Southern Illinois University Carbondale is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: The Chicago School at Chicago 17:1; Southern Illinois University Carbondale 11:1.

The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, The Chicago School at Chicago or Southern Illinois University? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southern Illinois University Carbondale are 33.4% lower than at The Chicago School at Chicago ($12,341 vs. $18,536).
• The Chicago School at Chicago is 63.3% more expensive for in-state tuition than Southern Illinois University (about $8,446 more per year; $21,780.00 vs. $13,334.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 63.3% higher at The Chicago School at Chicago than at Southern Illinois University Carbondale (about $8,446 more per year; $21,780.00 vs. $13,334.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Southern Illinois University Carbondale than at The Chicago School at Chicago (95% vs. 0%).

The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, The Chicago School at Chicago or Southern Illinois University? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between Southern Illinois University and The Chicago School at Chicago.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresSouthern Illinois University Carbondale 900/1160.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresSouthern Illinois University Carbondale 18/25.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: The Chicago School at Chicago - Test optional; Southern Illinois University - Test optional.
• Southern Illinois University has a higher acceptance rate (86.9%) than The Chicago School at Chicago (34.5%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 40% at The Chicago School at Chicago vs. 18.6% at Southern Illinois University.

The Chicago School at Chicago vs. Southern Illinois University Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for The Chicago School at Chicago and Southern Illinois University? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Southern Illinois University Carbondale's six-year graduation rate is 44%. Comparable graduation rate data is not available for The Chicago School at Chicago.
• Graduates from Southern Illinois University Carbondale have median earnings of about $47,800 about ten years after starting college (College Scorecard). Comparable earnings data is not available for The Chicago School at Chicago.

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.